Entertaining Facts About Mumbai Local Trains

Mumbai local train may seem like just a mode of
transportation to many. But to many, it is a Life line,
a plethora of Human emotions reflecting moments of joy and sorrow. Let's lookout on some facts about Mumbai local trains:-

1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site

There aren’t many live train networks in the world that can boast
of a history as rich as Mumbai’s network. We could fill a history book with all
the details. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was designed by Fredrick Steven
Williams in the year 1887.

2. The railway tracks are silent only for about 90 minutes a day The train running timings on the Central line are- the first train leaving from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is at 4.12 am and the last train chugs into Karjat at 2.45 am.

3. They Feed the CityWithout the Mumbai locals, most of the city would go hungry.
The efficient and world famous dabbawala system of delivering food in Mumbai
primarily relies on the Mumbai local trains.

4. 2.2 billion passengers per year

The suburban railways in Mumbai ferry around 2.2 billion
passengers every year which is one-third to the population of the world. It
carries more than 7.5 million commuters daily.

5. That occasional Glimpse of CELEBRITIES.

6. The so called ‘Adjustable’ seatsMumbai local has
taught people a small lesson of SHARING , popularly known as 'The Fourth Seat'
wherein, there is always a place for a fourth person to sit on a seat of three.

7. The Mumbai suburban railway system is spread over 465 kmThat is more than the distance between Mumbai to Pune and back. Mumbai local trains connect several townships that stand on the fringes of the city. The Mumbai suburban railway operates more than 2,342 train service.

8. Easy on Pocket The best thing is the fare…Mumbai might be one of the most
expensive cities in India, but if you’re traveling around in a local train,
then you’re lucky! To travel a distance of 118-120 kilometers (maximum), you
need to spend as less an amount as 30 rupees!!!

9. Crowd during peak hours

Love window seats…? Don't even wish to get a window seat
here in the locals if you are traveling during office hours. You have every
right to feel lucky if you get a proper place to stand in the local trains of
Mumbai in peak hours.

10. Time other than the working hours

It's the best time to travel in locals, when you can sit
anywhere, roam everywhere and yes without any rush. You are likely to found locals overloaded most of the
time.

Entertaining Facts About Mumbai Local Trains
Reviewed by Saksham Mehta
on
January 27, 2018
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